By Rebecca Lohmeyer Friends of Naracoorte Caves (FoNC) is a volunteer group who give their time to support the activities at the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves National Park. This includes maintaining and developing the gardens and helping control feral weed species. We also support the running of various events that take place at the caves and various current research projects that aim to protect and enhance the natural environs of the Caves. Some members work tirelessly to tend the gardens immediately surrounding the main buildings, regularly replacing old or decaying plants, watering, and weeding. Other members enjoy getting out and tackling invasive weeds that grow throughout the whole park and restoring vegetation. Currently we have been busy making bird and bat boxes to place strategically throughout the park. The Friends are very appreciative of the News Gives Back program and will use the donation to go towards safety gear […]